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It's surprising what you hear when you listen
Listen to conversations gathered from across the UK and uploaded by listeners.
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Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today and preserve it for future generations.
About the Listening Project The British Library Sound Archive
We are asking people up and down the country to share their thoughts and feelings in a recorded conversation with a loved one or relative. What you talk about is up to you.
The nation in conversation
Educating mother: Jane and David (uploaded by Jane)
Station: BBC Radio 4
David speaks to his mother Jane about her following him throughout his education.
Grandma knows best: Janice and Jonathan
Station: BBC Radio Wales
Janice talks to her grandson, Jonathan, about life and love.
Safe hands: Jude and Lisa
Station: BBC Radio Wales
Midwife Jude has delivered six of her grandchildren, including three for daughter Lisa.
Inheriting the estate: Gavin and Harriet
Station: BBC Radio Shropshire
Gavin and Harriet talk about the inheritance.
Worry that never goes away: Helen Marie and Jone
Station: BBC Radio Scotland
Helen-Marie talks with her husband Jone about how it feels to be an army wife.
Suddenly they're gone: Amy and Ian
Station: BBC Radio Scotland
Before Amy was born, Ian worked on the Piper Alpha oil platform. He tells her the story.
The lifeboat ladies: Barbara and June
Station: BBC Radio Norfolk
Barbara and June talk about how they cope when the lifeboat and their menfolk are at sea.
Milkmen with bottle – Les and Dave
Station: BBC Radio Devon
Les and Dave were milkmen. But how did the milk round shape their lives?
You changed my life: Reginald and Geoff
Station: BBC Radio Scotland
Reginald is Geoff's former student and wants to thank his mentor for changing his life.
42 years of marriage: Joan and Brian (uploaded by Brian)
Station: BBC Radio 4
Husband and wife Joan and Brian discuss how they've made marriage work over the years.
Protective brothers: Neil and Mark
Station: BBC Radio Ulster
Mark has Downs Syndrome. His older brother Neil has always wanted to protect him.
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- BBC Radio Norfolk
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- BBC Radio Stoke
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- BBC Surrey
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- BBC Radio Ulster
- BBC Radio Wales
- BBC Tees
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Get involved
Find out how to be part of the Listening Project and record your own conversation on our FAQ page.
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BBCLP: 09 JUN 13: The Listening Project Sunday Edition
10 Jun 2013
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